- Both Saint Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Mount Mercy University has more expensive tuition of $39,070 than Saint Ambrose University ($35,598).
- Mount Mercy University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.24% than Saint Ambrose University (60.81%).
- Saint Ambrose University is larger with 2,747 students than Mount Mercy University (1,526 students).
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| #17 in Iowa | Rankings | #11 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Davenport, IA | Location | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| St. Ambrose University St Ambrose University Known as | Mount Mercy College | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,598 | Undergraduate | $39,070 |
| $19,405 | Graduate | $11,410 |
| $22,910 | Financial Aid | $22,913 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 60.81% | Acceptance Rate | 57.24% |
| 16.95% | Yield | 28.66% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,747 | Total Students | 1,526 |
| 2,118 | Undergraduate | 1,271 |
| 629 | Graduate | 255 |
| 157 | Online Enrollment | 232 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) $7,412 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 191 Full-time 125 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 84 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| 422 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 245 Full-time 124 Part-time |
| $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time | Average Salary | $57,608 for Faculties $49,937 Part-time |